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What to wear to a festival

With the festivals in full swing, we asked fashion blogger Kate of Wearsmymoney to talk all things festival fashion at Centrale & Whitgift. Read her grown-up festival fashion guide:

You don't have to dig out the hot pants and face paint to be part of the festival crowd. Although if that's your bag then fill your boots – this is the one time of the year when it’s actually socially acceptable to stand in a field covered head to toe in glitter.

The trickiest part of any UK festival is packing for the weather: be prepared for everything. As hard as this is, I’ve narrowed it down to five essential items.

THE BIKER JACKET

Perfect for a British downpour and great for keeping you warm when the sun sets. A leather (or faux leather) biker is effortlessly cool and will help ground any outfit.

Pair with: Your favourite slogan T-shirt and denim shorts, a floaty dress (to add some edginess) or your classic black jeans, which are great for festivals as they don’t show the dirt!
Black PU biker jacket, £48, Next

THE LACE-UP BOOTS

Have you ever tried dancing in wellies (sweaty feet, anyone)? It's not easy. A stomping pair of ankle boots are a stylish alternative.

Go for a sturdy, gripped sole or try something embellished. I’ve always been a fan of studded ankle boots and, this year, everyone is doing them. I predict you’ll all have a pair come autumn/winter, so why not get on board early…

THE MIDI DRESS

An easy-breezy dress will keep you fresh in the day and cool in the evening (just add leggings, if need be). To stay on trend, go for maxis or midis that are either super-cute floral numbers (think big blooms) or a bolder block colour option.

Pair with: I still love the 90s look of a girly dress with chunky boots and a leather jacket. If you can’t relive your youth at a festival, when can you?

AND SOMETHING FUN

Embellishment is huge this year, so go for something that brings you joy every time you look at it. Your best bet is a embroidered, sequinned or embellished trophy jacket. Plus, it’ll work on nights out by adding smart trousers and strappy sandals.

Pair with: Your jeans, a T-shirt and fave trainers to instantly get into the festival spirit.
Embroidered tassel jacket, £70, River Island